King Brockett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1911)
King Brockett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1911 for the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. Across 50 career appearances, he went 13-14 with a 3.43 ERA and 108 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 9/19/1960 in Eldorado, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-04-13
- Last Game
- 1911-07-26
Full name: Lewis Albert Brockett
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 | 58 | 32 | 26 | 13 | 6.22 | 2.50 (-149%) | -1404.2 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 10 | 8 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 170.0 | 148 | 40 | 59 | 70 | 2.12 | 2.55 (+17%) | -1053.0 |
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75.1 | 73 | 39 | 39 | 25 | 4.66 | 3.37 (-38%) | -1947.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 14 | 50 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 291.2 | 279 | 111 | 124 | 108 | 3.43 | — | -4,404 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 121 | 16 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .273 | .307 | .289 | .596 | -39 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .643 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 10 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 26 | 60 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .283 | .244 (+16%) | .306 (avg) | .312 (-9%) | .618 (-5%) | -39.4 |
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 18 | 39 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 54 | 121 | 16 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -39 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (105 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 57 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 6 | .316 |
| Away | 31 | 67 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 4 | .224 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 143.2 | 141 | 35 | 60 | 48 | 2.19 |
| Away | 28 | 147.0 | 125 | 31 | 72 | 61 | 1.90 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-26 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-18 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-13 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-08 | NYY | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-08 | NYY | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-03 | NYY | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-29 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-06-29 | NYY | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-24 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-26 | NYY | SLA | — | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-07-18 | NYY | CLE | L | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-13 | NYY | SLA | — | 4.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-07-08 | NYY | CHW | L | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-07-08 | NYY | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | NYY | PHA | — | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-03 | NYY | PHA | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-06-24 | NYY | MIN | W | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911-06-02 | NYY | SLA | — | 7.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1911-05-30 | NYY | PHA | L | 8.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
King Brockett: the record in brief
King Brockett played a first major league game on April 13, 1907 and a last one on July 26, 1911. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Highlanders. Brockett, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 168 pounds. Brockett was born on July 23, 1880, in Brownsville, IL, USA. The bio records the death on September 19, 1960, in Eldorado, IL, USA. Brockett's full given name, per the bio, is Lewis Albert Brockett.
Across 50 games (30 starts), Brockett recorded 13 wins against 14 losses with a 3.43 ERA. The totals include 108 strikeouts and 13 complete games. Against a 2.81 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.43 mark was 21.8% worse. No season topped the 10 wins of 1909. In 1909, one of the busiest seasons, Brockett posted a 2.12 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.55.
Frequently Asked Questions about King Brockett
- What years did King Brockett play?
- King Brockett played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1911.
- Was King Brockett a pitcher?
- Yes. King Brockett pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 108 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did King Brockett hit?
- King Brockett hit 0 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did King Brockett play for?
- King Brockett played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1907, 1909, 1911).
- What were King Brockett's career stats?
- In 50 games, King Brockett went 13-14 with a 3.43 ERA, 108 strikeouts, 291.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did King Brockett play?
- King Brockett played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was King Brockett and how much did he weigh?
- King Brockett was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was King Brockett's career ERA?
- King Brockett finished with a 3.43 career ERA, going 13-14 with 108 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did King Brockett have?
- King Brockett recorded 108 career strikeouts.
- Is King Brockett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. King Brockett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.